Our Wedding Website-- I Do Foundation

Everyone is hurting because of the downturn in the economy. The organizations we love and who have nurtured us are also hurting. For Eugene and I, it made sense that if we were going to get gifts we would want to share them with those that helped us be who we are... no, not crazy toast lady, lego set-obsessed wine lovers, but better versions of ourselves. They always remind the macro "us" that we are all the leaders we've been waiting for.

On that note, through the website www.idofoundation.org we are able to donate a percentage of all gifts at no cost to our guests to two organizations:

1) Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC): The mission of APALC is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education and build coalitions to positively influence and impact Asian Pacific Americans and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. The Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California (APALC) is the nation's largest legal organization serving the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Founded in 1983, APALC is a unique organization that combines traditional legal services with civil rights advocacy and leadership development. www.apalc.org

2) Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA): CHIRLA was formed in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles; promote harmonious multi-ethnic and multi-racial human relations; and through coalition-building, advocacy, community education and organizing, empower immigrants and their allies to build a more just society. www.chirla.org

They are two organizations close to our hearts that have done so much local work. Also, Eugene is the Project Director at APALC and the Maid of Honor, Yungsuhn is a litigation attorney there mostly for Workers Rights. One of the bridesmaids, Xiomara is the Organizing Director at CHIRLA.

Actually everyone in our wedding party gives back to the world by healing and empowering people. We are so proud to have them as friends. If they are not organizing for justice, they are doctors mending sick bodies.

If you want to check out our website you can click on this link www.idofoundation.org/lizandeugene